CITC 2374 - Network Communication, Security and Authentication

Credit hours: 3

Course Description:
Covers an in-depth exploration of various communication protocols with a concentration on TCP/IP. Explores communication protocols from the point of view of the hacker in order to highlight protocol weaknesses. Includes Internet architecture, routing, addressing, topology, fragmentation and protocol analysis, and the use of various utilities to explore TCP/IP.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:

Describe Authorization, Authentication, Confidentiality and Non-Repudiation.
Define risk management and its role in creating the network security policy.
Describe the risk management phases and the activities associated with each phase.
Define the process of identifying attack surfaces/vectors and attack
Describe network security goals, philosophy and decisions related to creating a written network security policy.

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